Vanuatu ferry disaster: 1 dead, over 30 missing after ferry sinks in bad weather
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One person has been confirmed dead and more than 30 are missing after the MV Matui ferry sank off Vanuatu, according to a statement from Prime Minister Jotham Napat’s office. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, with 15 survivors found. Authorities are investigating possible causes, including weather conditions and vessel overloading.
